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How to pronounce chalk
/tʃɔːk/ British English
CHAWK
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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CHALK
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CHAWK
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The l is silent: CHAWK.
In a sentence
The chalk keeps breaking in half.
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How do you pronounce chalk?
In British English, chalk is pronounced /tʃɔːk/. Say it like this: CHAWK. The l is silent: CHAWK.
How many syllables are in chalk?
When you say it, chalk has 1 syllable: CHAWK.
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